Permanent Positions

Licensed Animal Technician

37.5 hours per week

£24,000 – £31,000

Are you a Licensed Animal Technician looking for the opportunity to join a friendly, professional company that pushes for great career progression and offers a range of company benefits?

We have an incredible opportunity for a Licensed Animal Technician to join our well-known client, who proudly holds over 40 years of experience and development within the life science industry.

Your main role as an Animal Technician will include assisting in the daily husbandry and welfare of animals, you will perform daily routine tasks, such as feeding and watering.

Your main duties will include:

• The recognition, reporting, and resolution of any impact on the health and well-being of the animals
• The provision of food, water and environmental enrichment
• The measurement and recording of body weights, food and water consumption
• The cleaning and sanitisation of all facilities
• The monitoring and general upkeep of all the animal facilities

The conduct of all experimental procedures as required by the study plan, which may include:

• The administration of test items utilising numerous routes
• The withdrawal of bodily fluids
• The monitoring and recording of clinical symptoms and other physiological measurements such as ECGs, Blood Pressure and Body Temperature etc.
• The collection and recording of accurate data both manually and using electronic data capture systems

Skills and Experience:

• Possession of an existing Home Office personal license or have held a personal license within the past 5 years
• Experience in conducting regulated procedures
• A passion for working with animals with 3R’s initiative
• Ability to follow detailed instructions with accuracy and attention to detail
• Must have own transport

Our client offers a range of company benefits, including a pension scheme, a health cash plan, an annual performance award based on company and individuals performance, and many more.